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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-08
OVER IN CHARLESTON.
The Days Doings in the Palm etto
States Metropolis City.

There were twenty-three deaths in
seventeen of colored people.
Capt George d. Bryan, tho Young Mems
Democratic Clubs candidate for Mayor of
Charleston, will tell Charlestonians where
he stands politically tonight.
Capt George H. Swan of the pilot boat
Frances Elizabeth, says that he will accept
the challenge of Mr.. f. Kressel, Jr., owner
of the pilot boat Sophia Amelia K, for
race between the two boats, the course to
be "A triangular one of thirty miles, or TWEEN
ty miles to leeward and return and TO be
run i'll accordance with the rules of the
Carolina Yacht Club Capt. Swan says
that he wished the details of the race to be
arranged by disinterested parties, and is
ready to join in request for it to take
place under the direction of the sailing com
mittee of the Carolina Yacht Club.
An agreement has been signed i'll Charles
ton by Greek George on one side, ard G..
Rafael and G. Emil on the other, for a
match, 500 a side, and all the gate money,
the terms of which are rather unusual
Greek George is to wrestle in the Greco-
Roman style with c. Rafael and catch as
catch-can with c Emil. If Greek George
wins two falls then he wins the match but
if the other two men together score two falls
then they win the match. The match is to
comeoff either in Charleston, or in Savan-
nah within two weeks if in Savannah, Greek
George pays the expenses of the other two in
coming here, if in Charleston, Rafael and
Emil pay Georges expenses in returning
there
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MUST BE Elk AHMED.

Locomotive Engineers Petitioning
Congress for Protective Measures.
The locomotive engineers in Savanna
and throughout the country are circulating
petition to Congress to urge the passage
of bill which will be introduced at the
next session to require that all locomotive
engineers be required TO pass an examina-
ton before board appointed for that pur-
pose, and thatif they pass such an examlna-
ton satisfactorily they shall be furnished
certificates which shall be their credentials.
They desire to be placed upon the same
footing with the steamship engineers.
This bin was first discussed in the general
convention of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers two years ago, and at the
last meeting of the convention it was de-
cided to urge the adoption of the measure.
The reasons for it are that it will separate
the firSt-claSs men from those who are not
qualified for their position, and make it an
easier matter for a thoroughly good engi-
neer to obtain employment when it is needed.
Unless man can pass the examination he
cannot get certificate, and in that case he
cannot get an engine.
There are great many men now on the
road who are not sufficiently well qualified
for the important positions they occupy.
The new law would throw them out and
an engine This would operate to the adj
vantage of the roads, too, for when they
| employed a man who held the certificate
they would know that he was capable,
whereas now they cannot tell until they
have intrusted to him lives, and property,
and in letting him prove, at the peril of the
passengers that he is qualified to control a
throttle.
The Order of Railway Conductors join
the engineers in this movement, and they,
too, wish to have a certificate of competence
! from the government. One clause of the
bill, as it is now proposed, shows very
plaiIly the status of the brotherhood upon
the question of strikes for it provides that
| if any engineer shall refuse to carry
a train while in transit, or by such refusal
stop train, he shall forfeit his locomotive.
| Several Representatives in Congress have
| signifed their willingness to introduce the
| bill, and it will probably be strongly
| indorsed, for the brotherhood approves it,
and the brotherhood represents 200 out
! of the $4,000 locomotive engineers in the
United States and Canada
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If you want bargain in choice Preserves
Jellies and Jams, go to D. B. Testers.
A Big Crop of Weddings.

Reliable rumor predicts greater than usual
number of weddings during the fall and winter
season, an indication Of prosperity surely. We
are in proper trim for just such occasions, and
would ask personal inspection of the multitude
nous articles ornamental and decorative. with
which our Storerooms are crowded. We point
with pleasure to our immense array of Solid
Silver and Plated Ware suitable for wedding
presents, rare Vases, elegant Clocks, handsome
Statuary, and bric-a brac generally. Our line
of bronze ornaments is brilliant in itself, and
throughout may be found thousand valuable
novelties suitable and appropriate as souvenirs
and keepsakes. In Diamonds Jewelry and
Watches it is impossible in limited space to
speak intelligibly. Suffice it to say that not
even the famous "Tiffany's'' can outrival us in
beauty and careful selection of our stock. Prices
have been made TO suit the times and we offer
our representative stock on its merits and stake
our reputation on the result. Our engraving
department Is carefully conducted, and all work
in this line is artistically executed. We are
always pleased to show visitors through our
stock, even though they may not be ready to
buy as we feel that our establishment is one of
the sights of the city, and it is always "exhi-
bition day. to the public. Respectfully,
NJ. STERNBERG. 157 Broughton street.
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About Arms.

The human arm plays a very important
part in the drama of life A lady who can
boast of a pretty arm is not apt to conceal
the fact to any great extent. Mans natural
weapon of defense and offense, is his strong
right arm. When an auctioneer's arm
comes down it means sold, in more ways
than one. The large Golden Arm that in
vites the passer-by to step in and examine
our great variety Of Gents, Youths and Boys
Suits, Overcoats, Hats and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, illustrates the hammer-like
strokes of success achieved byus in catering
to the wants of our friends and the public
generally and encourageingly beckons in
those who have not enjoyed the many adj
vantages we possess in our line. Our stock
is constantly augmented by new arrivals,
and our known upright dealing and minute
attention to our customers needs, brings
constant additions to our clentage. We
ask an inspection of our clothing and com
parison of prices. You can easily find the
sign of The Big Golden Arm.
SIMON MITCHELL,
$50 RrOuOhtOn street
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BARRETTs CIRCUS COMING.
To be in Savannah on the Day Before
Thanksgiving.

S. H. Barrett, the veteran Snowman, is
in the city arranging for Barrett's circus,
which will be here on Wednesday, Nov.
%, the day before Thanksgiving. Barrett's
circus is well known. It's proprietor is one
of the best known men in the circus world,
and he is as popular as he is widely known.
Barrett is said to have the strongest and
most brilliant show this season that has
ever borne his name. II embraces a three
ring circus, theatre stage for gladiatorial
feats and vaudeville acts, a grand racing cir
cult for hippodrome sports, and mammoth
menagerie Much that is new, novel, and
startling, in the way of acrobatic, gymnas-
tic ana equestrian innovations, is
promised, and Judging from the
Manager Barrett will have little difficulty
in demonstrating his claims to superiority
in ring performances. Prominent among
the recent foreign acquisitions are Donald
McKenzie's troupe of noted Scotch athletes,
sixteen In number, who appear in a stirring
succession of Caledonian sports, Olympian
games, and broadsword combats on horse
back; Nubar Hassan's famous original Ara
bian circus, and combination of japanese
jugglers, rope-walkers, wrestlers and
swordsmen. Realistic representations of
life in the "Wild West and historically
correct revival of classic racing tourna-
ments' take place on the enormous track that
encircles the ring and stage. Probably the
most striking and notable of Manager Bar
rett's just-added features is the dog-faced
Russian boy, "Jo-Jo," whose resemblance
to a skye terrier is said to be remarkably
complete. That Barrett will draw big
crowds here, can be set down as a GER
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sHOLEs' CITY DIRECTORY.
Personal from Mr.. Sholes-To the
Public,

personal from Mr.. SnOI6S-IO Inc
Public.
At the suggestion of many of the patrons
of Sholes' Directory for 1886 l decided,
after the issue of the work for that year, to
omit the publication for that year. There
were several good and sufficient reasons for
so doing, which were well understood The
fact was announced to the subscribers at
that time, and has been repeated to most of
them, with the reasons therefor, since then.
In August last | made preliminary
skirmish among the regular advertisers and
subscribers, and secured orders representing
more than one half the usual support. To
the parties visited then and in September. it
was announced that the canvass would be-
gin Nov. Is, SO that a large proportion of
the business and professional community
have been made aware Of the fact, and are
already subscribers to the work.
The canvass will regularly begin on that
date as promised, and in the interim those
who have not yet been visited will be as
fast as possible. Every citizen of Savannah
is familiar with Sholes' Directory, and
knows whether it is worthy of continued
support The book will be printed as usual
by the MORNING NEWS STEAM PRINTING
HOUSE, will be carefully canvassed for, and
compiled under my personal supervision,
and will be the equal in style and general
get-up of any Directory in the country.
shall be gratified to receive the liberal pat
ronage of the entire commercial and profess
sional interests of the city. | am very
respectfully, A. E. SHoLEs.
SAVANNAH, Nov. T, 1887.
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SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief Paragraphs-Picking at
Police Headquarters.
Chippewa Tribe No. 4, /. o. r. NJ, meets
| this evening.
Ancient Landmark Lodge, F. A. NJ, will
meet tonight
Acting Mayor Schwarz presided at Police
Court yesterday morning in the absence OF
Mayor Lester, who is attending Bryan
county court.
The books of subscription to the capital
stock of the Citizens Bank will be opened
on Thursday, Nov 10, at the Office of the
Citizens Mutual Loan Company, "a Bryan
street.
There were four arrests Yesterday for dis
orderly conduct and two for fighting. Two
suspicious characters were brought in from
the Savannah, Florida and Western rail
way yards.
Coroner Dixon will hold an inquest to-day
over the remains of Adeline Davis, the col
ored woman who jumped from Central
Railroad train on Sunday at the tive-mile
post, and was killed.
Some of the members of the Anderson
street Presbyterian Sunday School, are pre-
pairing to give another of their delightful
entertainments next Friday night at the
hall corner Whitaker and Anderson streets.
The police are looking up the unlicensed
draymen. Between twenty and thirty we're
stopped in front of the City Exchange yes
terday, and large number were required
to take out badges before they could go on.
A. w. Getz the Philadelphian, who fur
nished the papers with some sensational
stuff a week or so ago, and who was sent
back home from this city by request of his
mother, writes the NEWS to send him
few copies Of its issue containing the account
of his visit, reception and experience in
Savannah.
The stockholders of the Savannah and
Tybee railroad will be given an oyster roast
and clam bake at the Ocean House, Tybee,
some day this week or next If the weather is
propitious. The excursion will be exclu-
sively for the stockholders. Due notice
will be given of the day the excursion is to
take place, and also of other matters con-
nected with the occasion.
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THE WET COTTON CASES.
The Naval Court Again in Session-The
NAPLES" Case on Trial.

The Naval Court Again in Session-The
Naples" Case on Trial
The Naval Court took up the case of the
Crew VS.. the Captain of the British steam
ship Naples yesterday afternoon, and began
the taking of testimony. A. H. Mcdonnell
Esq, and Col. William Garrard represented
the crew, and j. R. SausSy, Esq, the Cap
tain.
Several members of the crew were called,
and they testified that the cotton was in
very bad condition. 1t has rotted badly and
in many of the bales there Is no fibre The
smell is exec edingly offensive
Some of the bales have grain
and toadstools growing upon
them, and if the hand is inserted into them,
it is covered with slime. They testified that
their quarters are below decks and not
above as in the case of the Resolhte, They
believe that If they took the cargo forward
under matches it would make them sick
MessTs p. d. Daffin and Burke Floyd tes-
titled that some years ago they purchased
some damaged cotton and spread it out in
the park extension to dry. The odor from
it made them and several of their hands
sick.
Messrs. Widell and Dolier, who came here
to buy the damaged cotton of the Sylvia
said that they bought wet cotton once and
shipped it, and it made both the captain and
the crew sick.
Drs. Corson and Lincoln were put upon
the stand as experts, and they expressed the
opinions that the cargo would be unhealthful,
and might make the crew sick if it was car
ried under matches.
Col. Garrard then announced that the
complainants wished to introduce more
medical testimony, but the physicians were
not present, and if the other side would con-
sent, he would be willing for them to put
on the stand such witnesses as they had, In
order to get through the taking of testimo-
ny as soon as possible. He would put up
his other witness this morning.
Mr.. Saussy then put Mr. Putnam on the
stand, and he testified, "a in the case of the
Resolute, to number of shipments of wet
cotton from which no sickness had resulted
He said he was sure this cotton from the
Naples could be carried forward from New
York, and ne would be willing to put him
self under bond to ship it from New York
under matches.
At this point court adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.
At the request of Capt. Ruff, Of the
Naples, Drs. Purse, Boyd and Harris made
an examination of the cargo, and they GER
titled that in their opinions it would be I'M
healthful TO take it under matches.
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Local Personal.

Capt. w. G.. Raoul arrived in town yes
terday, en- route for Mexico.
Capt John l.. Hammond, of the Mer-
chants National Bank, and family re-
turned yesterday from the North.
A. E. Moynelo, Esq, one of the largest
planters of rice in this county, left
last night for Chicago to attend the Ma
tional Farmers Congress, to which he is a
delegate.
Mr. Chris Moller, the Norwegian under
writer's agent at New York, arrived in the
city yesterday, and is stopping at the
Screven House. He is here looking at the
Norwegian brig Amykos, which is in dis
tress.
Osceola Butler, Esq, will leave tomorrow
for Atlanta to attend the State Pharma-
ceutical Examining Board. Mr.. Butler is
the only member of the original board still
holding an appointment, having held under
Cows Colquitt Stephens, Mcdaniel and Cor
don's administrations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-08
hood to sl,soO, 600, together wlth the re:

hood to $1,30O,000 together with the re-
ceiver's certificates.
The holders of the A. and B. bonds were
before Special Master Durkee on Saturday,
and We're given special hearing. The
representatives of the A bondholders were
DESTROYS that the sale should take place,
while the representatives Of the bond
holders urged postponement There were
a number of protests from holders OF other
securities, and, in the face of these
the Special Master decided to
postpone the sale. In making this
decision he stated that in his opinion the de-
lay would put the road in a condition where
it would command better price. The "a
Bonds being the first lien on the property,
will take precedence, and will be paid first
out of the funds accruing from the sale.
This being the case. he decided that the
claims of the holders of other securities
were entitled to some consideration and
upon these grounds the postponement was
made.
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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Advantanta9es OF Ambidextrousness
EXPLAINED bY Mr.. John G. Duggan.

Advantanta9es Of Ambidextrousness
Explained by Mr.. John C. Duggan.
The Georgia Historical Society held its
November meeting last night. There was a
larger attendance of members than usual
The business session was brief and there was
very little done
Mr.. John c. Duggan delivered lecture
before the society on what he called
"The Science Of Ambidextry.n Mr..
| Duggan claims to be an am
bidexter. He certainly has advanced
views upon the question, and he
computes the value of the faculty
into large figures. Approximating the
earth's population, he SAID, for ex-
ample, at 1,4O0,000,0O0 and the
working population at 20O,0OOOOO,
and estimate everyone Of that number of
people earns 81 a day and see the result.
Were that number of people ambidextrous
and able to use their left hand TO the same
advantage as they do the right hand, the
result of their earnings, he pointed out,
would be so per cent. greater.
Mr. Duggan gave practical illustration
of his skill as an ambidexter and showed
how he acquired the faculty. He urged the
practice of ambidextly as a part Of the cur
riculum of the public schools. DE showed
how a child can be taught 10 use the LETT
hand with the same ease as the right
by placing things alternately IN
It's right and left hands, being
careful that one hand is not used more than
the other. Ambidextrousness, he added,
can be acquired at any age, but when by
adults it is Of less practical use than II &C
quired at an early age, Mr.. Duggan places
great value upon the faculty, which is so
rarely POSSESSED 1t is an accomplishment,
he said, which only a few have, and ne
added that he could count on his fingers the
number of ambidexters in the United States,
with Canada thrown in.
The lecture was original, and the lee
turers conception of what he terms the
science of ambidextry was exceedingly in
genious. The Society rendered Mr. Duggan
a vote of thanks for his address.
The following were elected resident mem
bers of the society: NJ. S. Belknap, H. r.
Altick, j. NJ. Thomas, G. Easton Young,
Victor Fl. Kriegshaker, Frank Dodd, w. I.
Dodd
The Library Committee reported the pur-
chase of forty-six new books at a cost of
about $50. Out of the invested funds Of the
society, 693 volumes of English history, or
dinarily difficult to obtain, were ordered
purchased at cost Of S419
Mr.. w. II. Baker officially announced
the death of Mr. r. j. Larcombe, one of the
curators of the society, and moved the APP
pointment of a committee to prepare
suitable memorial. The motion was car
ried, and Messrs Baker Harden and Schirm
were appointed the committee.
The Librarian acknowledged the receipt
of number of donations to the library.
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FLORIDA'S BIG SALE.
The F. r. g. N. System to be Knocked
Down in February

Down in February.
The sale of the Florida Railway and
Navigation Company's roads, which was to
have taken place at Jacksonville yesterday,
under a decree of the United States District
Court of Florida has been postponed until
Feb. 6. The provisions of the decree au-
thorized the special master to adjourn the
sale if deemed necessary to n more con
venient date which he has done.
1t has been rumored that
the Savannah, Florida and Western
would be a bidder for the road. Vice Presi-
dent Chisholm went down TO Jacksonville
on Sunday in connection with the sale
There are quite number of conflicting in
terests which would be affected by the sale,
some of which would be benefited while
others would be materially lessened. Re
Gently some changes have occurred in the
ownership of some of the bonds. OF
the original issue of $500, 900,
100000 were classed as "A Bonds"
These bonds constituted the first
lien against the road up to the recent issue
of the receivers certificates. Recently the
"a bonds" we're purchased by Messrs.
Simon Borg & Co, of New York, who now
hold them. 1t has been rumored that they
will either purchase the road or will compel
the purchaser to bid sufficient sum TO
cover the face value of the bonds, with in
terest. in all amounting in the neighbor-
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TURNED UP AGAIN.

"Major" Burgess Planning His Precious
Schemes in New Orleans.
Maj" B, j. Burgess, of Savannah Mill
tary Academy fame, and also famous in
ways that are dark and tricks that are
vain," has turned up again. This time as
Col" B. j. Burgess, principal of the Cres-
cent Military Academy, New Orleans. In
his list of references he is careful to leave
of the names of his former patrons in
Savannah. If he educated his students
after his own style, the country would be
filled with precious lot of scamps. Very
fortunately, however, he doesn't try to edu-
cate those who are intrusted to his care
He seems to be satisfied to get their tuition
fees
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At, Fstil1's

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS,
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Christian Herald, Truth-Seeker, Boston
Investigator, Southern Cultivator, Poultry
World, American Agriculturist, French
and German Papers, Railroad Guides, Bos-
ton Globe, Boston Herald Philadelphia
Press, Philadelphia Times, Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore American, New York Herald,
World, Sun, Times, Tribune Star, Atlanta
Constitution, Augusta Chronicle Macon
Telegraph, Florida Times Union, jackson
vile News Herald, New Orleans Times
Democrat. New Orleans Picayune, Charles
ton News and Courier, Cincinnati CONNER
cial Gazette, Cincinnati Enquirer.
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RAILROAD MEN COMFORTING.
The Birmingham and Atlantic Airline
Consolidation Under Way.

The Birmingham and Atlantic Airline
Consolidation Under Way.
Mr.. w. f. H. Searcy, of Griffin, was in
the city yesterday in conference with the
directors of the Savannah, Dublin and
Western and the representatives of the
roads that contemplate a consolidation.
The conference was held in the Office of the
company, in the Pulaski House, and it lasted
all day. The gentlemen were busy discuss
ing the proposed consolidation and the
terms .upon which it would be effected. This
is the meeting that was said to have been
held in Griffin last week
The report of the committee that was ap-
pointed to go over the line of the Savannah,
Dublin and Western made its report, and it
was received and discussed. The meeting
adjourned at late hour last night, and up
to the time of adjournment everything had
proceeded tremendously. 1t is expected
that a conclusion will be reached shortly.
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Death of Col. R. G. Cole.

Col. r. G. Cole, a well.known citizen of
Savannah, died yesterday at his residence
The deceased was prominent officer in the
Confederate army, and was a gentleman
noted for his high business integrity and
courteous manners. For many years he
had charge of the business of the late Mai.
William Gibbons. Some months ago he
was stric'' IN with paralysis, and he has
since been an invalid. He went North in
the summer in the hope of obtaining relief,
but returned day or two ago, just in time
TO die at home He was about 90 years of
age. His funeral viii take place at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon.